The highlight of the Osaka calendar is the annual hanami (cherry blossom) viewing in late March to early April. Popular sites from which to view the blossom are Osaka Castle Park and Osaka Amenity Park.

Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri has been celebrated for over 1000 years and over a million people come every July to enjoy the festival on the river and marvel at the fireworks display. September's Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is another huge event that attracts large crowds.

The Midosuji Parade sends Osaka's citizens into an autumn spin with a huge street parade of marching bands and floats from many countries.

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